Alamo Colleges District

Bexar CountyDowntown San AntonioEst. 1945

Serving the Bexar County community through its programs and services that help students succeed in acquiring the knowledge and skills needed in today's world. Today, five colleges fulfill this promise with a vast array of courses and 2-year degrees.

Tutoring Services

Palo Alto College offers free tutoring services for all students in computer information systems, computer science, integrated reading and writing, math, and science classes, as well as all courses requiring writing assignments. Most tutoring is provided on a drop-in basis and is first-come, first-served. The Writing Assistance Center offers scheduled appointments and individual tutoring sessions.

Final Exam Workshops - Math Learning Center

Final Exam Reviews

Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018:

9:30 – 10:30 a.m. - MATH 0302 - Gutierrez 106B

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. - MATH 1324 - Gutierrez 106C

Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018:

10:30 – 11:30 a.m. - MATH 1325 - Gutierrez 106B

12:30 – 1:30 p.m. - MATH 0320 - Gutierrez 106C

Friday, Dec. 7, 2018:

9 – 10 a.m. - MATH 1314/1414 - Gutierrez 106B

11 a.m. – 12 p.m. - MATH 2412 - Gutierrez 106C

12 – 1 p.m. - MATH 2413 - Gutierrez 106B

Reviews for All Math Course Topics

Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018

6 – 9 p.m. - All Math Courses - Ozuna Library 217

Monday, Dec. 10, 2018

6 – 9 p.m. - All Math Courses - Ozuna Library 217

Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018

6 – 9 p.m. - All Math Courses - Ozuna Library 217

Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018

6 – 9 p.m. - All Math Courses - Ozuna Library 217

Other course reviews are available by request. For more information, call 210-486-3273.

Final Exam Workshops - Science Learning Center

Physiology and Chemistry Final Exam Reviews

Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018

1 – 3 p.m. - Anatomy and Physiology - Frio Hall 111

2 – 4 p.m. - CHEM 1405/1407/1411/1412 - Frio Hall 111

3 – 5 p.m. - Anatomy & Physiology - Frio Hall 111

Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018

1 – 3 p.m. - CHEM 1405 - Frio Hall 111

3:30 – 5:30 p.m. - CHEM 1411/1412 - Frio Hall 111

Friday, Dec. 7, 2018

8 – 10 a.m. - CHEM 1405/1407/1411/1412 - Frio Hall 111

9 – 11 a.m. - Anatomy & Physiology - Frio Hall 111

12 – 2 p.m. - CHEM 1405/1407/1411/1412 - Frio Hall 111

1 – 3 p.m. - Anatomy & Physiology - Frio Hall 111

Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018

6 – 9 p.m. - All Science Courses -Ozuna Library, Room 217

Monday, Dec. 10, 2018

9 – 11 a.m. - CHEM 1405/1407/1411/1412 - Frio Hall 111

11 a.m. – 1 p.m., CHEM 1405/1407/1411/1412, Frio Hall 111

1 – 3 p.m. - Anatomy & Physiology - Frio Hall 111

3 – 5 p.m. - Anatomy & Physiology - Frio Hall 111

6 – 9 p.m. - All Science Courses - Ozuna Library 217

Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018

8 a.m. – 6 p.m. - All Science Courses - Frio Hall 111

6 – 9 p.m. - All Science Courses - Ozuna Library 217

Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018

8 a.m. – 6 p.m. - All Science Courses - Frio Hall 111

6 – 9 p.m. - All Science Courses - Ozuna Library 217

Other course reviews are available by request. For more information, call 210-486-3281.

Final Exam Workshops - Writing Assistance Center

English 1301 Final Exam Reviews

Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018

2 – 2:50 p.m. - ENGL 1301 - San Jacinto 116

Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018

11–11:50 a.m. - ENGL 1301 - San Marcos 110

Friday, Dec. 7, 2018

9 – 10 a.m. - ENGL 1301 - San Jacinto 128

10 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. - ENGL 1301 - San Jacinto 128

Writing Help for All Classes

Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018

6 – 9 p.m. - All Writing Topics - Ozuna Library, Room 217

Monday, Dec. 10, 2018

6 – 9 p.m. - All Writing Topics - Ozuna Library, Room 217

Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018

6 – 9 p.m. - All Writing Topics - Ozuna Library, Room 217

Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018

6 – 9 p.m. - All Writing Topics - Ozuna Library, Room 217

For more information, call 210-486- 3257.

CIS/COSC Learning Center

The CIS/COSC Learning Center provides assistance with all computer information systems and computer science courses, including C++, Java, and other software applications. Assistance is also provided to all students wanting help with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access).

The Integrated Reading and Writing (INRW) Learning Center provides assistance to students enrolled in INRW 0420. Students are required to attend the center once per week for the course’s lab requirement. Assistance is also available outside of lab time. The center has computers and a printer to complete classwork. The INRW LibGuide is a one-stop destination for improving English reading, writing, and speaking. A variety of multimedia resources (videos, apps, databases, helpful websites, and book listings) are pulled together into one convenient, user-friendly guide that has something for students of every learning style.

*The STEM Center, located in Brazos 101, will serve as an additional tutoring space for math and science. Hours of operation are TBD.

Science Learning Center

The Science Learning Center, which has two locations, provides assistance with all science courses. Anatomy models, computers, a printer, microscopes, and handouts on various science topics are available to complete classwork. There are two locations for the center.

*The STEM Center, located in Brazos 101, will serve as an additional tutoring space for math and science. Hours of operation are TBD.

Writing Assistance Center

The Writing Assistance Center provides assistance to students enrolled in any course that requires writing assignments. Computers, printer, reference books, and writing and grammar handouts are available to complete classwork. Tutoring is offered on a drop-in basis or by appointment.

Visit Brainfuse Resources and learn how Brainfuse works and check for subject availability by day and time.

Online Workshops

To view our online workshops, students should use Internet Explorer 7.0 or later and must have Microsoft SilverLight 5.0 or later downloaded onto their computers. Viewers will be prompted to install Microsoft Silverlight when attempting to view a presentation if Silverlight is not already installed on a student's computer. You may also download SilverLight through this link Microsoflt Silverlight. To view system requirements for Mozilla Firefox (Firefox Safari) and Google (Chrome), click here.

Writing Assistance CenterOnline WorkshopsThese workshops cover core writing concepts such as The Writing Process, Grammatical Sentences and Critical Thinking as well as course specific topics for English 1301 and 1302.

Come let the excellent tutors of the Writing Assistance Center guide you through some of the tougher areas of writing! Bring a question, and we’ll work through the answer. Our workshops are also offered online at the following link Online Workshops.

NOTE: To view our online workshops, students should use Internet Explorer 7.0 or later and must have Microsoft Silverlight 5.0 or later downloaded onto their computers. Viewers will be prompted to install Microsoft Silverlight when attempting to view a presentation if Silverlight is not already installed on a student's computer. You may also download Silverlight through this link Microsoft Silverlight.